Animal Radio® Episode 617

Published: Sept. 30, 2011, 8:59 p.m.

Ready to goPet Travel Up Dramatically
Nearly 45-percent of those taking part in a TripAdvisor poll say they've taken a trip with their pets during the past year, and 47-percent indicate that they're including their pets in the vacation plans they're making for the next 12 months.

There's An App For That!
Now there is an App to tell if your dog walker actually walked your dog! Dog walking customers can now find out exactly what time and where their dog was walked. With Pet Check Technology, dog owners can track the walks online using GPS mapping at any time during or after the walk.
ticks
More Ticks This Year
Removing ticks from your pet isn't as easy as you may think. It takes a skilled-person to remove the entire parasite from your pet's body. Done wrong, this could cause infection. We have the low-down on preventing and getting rid of ticks.

How to Stop the Dog from Snoring
Snoring DogSome dogs, especially those that look like they've been chasing parked cars, have snoring issues. While it isn't fatal, it can be a real nuisance.

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